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THE MIKE EDWARDS MISSION

Thu, 2007-04-12 10:26

When Mike Edwards and
his Young Life team developed “A Team on a Mission” and “Sending A Kid To Camp” program
for the 2005 season, none of them knew how far it would reach into the racing
community. Now entering its third year, the program has sent nearly 300 kids to
a Young Life camp, and for 2007 Edwards and his team hopes the program far
exceeds that number.

“We knew the racing
community was a giving bunch that would do almost anything to give those not as
fortunate as us a chance at something better,” Edwards said. “That is why we
started this program and now it is accomplishing just that, giving kids some
hope for the future.”

For 2007, Edwards will
be carrying a special logo on his car that shows his support of the progam. This
will hold true for all the fellow NHRA racers who join forces with Edwards in
“Sending A Kid To Camp” as each will carry the bright green decal.

“From
the beginning, we knew we can only help a small group of kids,” Edwards said.
“But as the racing community continues to give more, the lasting impact is more
far reaching in not only building a better tomorrow, but a connection to
motorsports.”

As
part of “Sending A Kid To Camp,” for every round of competition the Edwards and
other race teams which are part of the progam win during the 2007 NHRA schedule,
each will donate enough funds to send a kid to a Young Life
camp.

“All
us go to each race wanting to get the maximum points and we do so by winning,”
Edwards added. “This is a true win-win situation and the kids are the real
winners.”

For
2007, Edwards hopes to reach new heights with the program. “We want the ‘Sending
A Kid To Camp’ program to have drivers from all levels of NHRA competition,
manufacturer’s, and corporate America making the pledge to send a
kid to camp for every round won on the race track. As a racing family, the sky
is the limit on how many lives can be impacted through such a program and I just
hope my fellow racers, car owners, and the entire racing community can join us
to achieve what this program can accomplish.”

To
date, drivers V. Gaines, Kenny Koretsky, Jeg Coughlin, along with team owner
Evan Knoll, Torco's Competitionplus.com and W.W. Engineering have joined the
“Sending A Kid To Camp” program for 2007.

To
join the program, contact Mike Edwards Motorsports at the track or by calling
(918) 486-6453.